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P299 JAS

1997 Renault Espace

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,091 mi
Last recorded164,091 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Espace123,679 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 JAS
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 164,091 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 146,501 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 146,501 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 137,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

both o/s door straps broken

front brakes slightly stiff

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

noise from gearbox/clutch

o/s sill inside damaged

o/s/r brake pipe and one into load sense valve slightly corroded

one side of handbrake cable thinning at front

radiator fins deteriorated and support corroded

slight play steering rack arms

Fail 11 Nov 2009 137,295 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

both o/s door straps broken

front brakes slightly stiff

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

noise from gearbox/clutch

o/s sill inside damaged

o/s/r brake pipe and one into load sense valve slightly corroded

one side of handbrake cable thinning at front

radiator fins deteriorated and support corroded

slight play steering rack arms

Pass 27 Nov 2008 130,796 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 130,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 124,315 miles

n/s/f seatbelt has small cut

Pass 27 Nov 2006 117,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise new clips to be fitted to both cv boots as small clips not holding 100%

all flexi ferrels corroded

brake pipes greased up unable to inspect 100% rear pipes may be corroded

front fog lamp inop

passangers front anti roll bar link has bush torn

passangers rear tyre perished

underneath of vehicle corroded at points chassis legs front cross member

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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P299 JAS is a 1997 Renault Espace in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 123,679 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P299 JAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P299 JAS is a 1997 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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